Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 977. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 9. So, we're going to take the number 977 and add it to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 977 = 977
Step 2: 977 + 977 = 1954
Step 3: 1954 + 977 = 2931
Step 4: 2931 + 977 = 3908
Step 5: 3908 + 977 = 4885
Step 6: 4885 + 977 = 5862
Step 7: 5862 + 977 = 6839
Step 8: 6839 + 977 = 7816
Step 9: 7816 + 977 = 8793

So, 977*9 = 8793